| Message 71 posted
by massimo on 8/15/2002 9:40:23 AM |
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To kukui: The responses you describe are pretty common following
an accident with a concussion (also called a closed head injury).
You might want to try contacting the Brain Injury Association of
America (1-800-444-6443 or http://www.biausa.org). They might be
able to point you to resources in your area, including affordable
neuropsychologists. Neuropsychologists can test to see if there are
lingering effects of the injury (problems with thinking, emotions,
math or verbal skills, coordination, decision-making, etc.) and they
can recommend strategies for overcoming or minimizing the effects.
Many states have local chapters and you can look online to find out
if there's a support group in your area (go to
http://www.biausa.org/States.htm#Brain). You can also try your local
bookstore for a book called "Brainlash: Maximize Your Recovery from
Mild Brain Injury" or one called "Coping with Mild Traumatic Brain
Injury". Good luck.
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| Message 72 posted
by BipolarFemale on 8/19/2002 2:55:22 PM |
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I am a 32 year old female who suffers from Bi-Polar Depression.
I have lost my marriage of 10 years and my four children. I have not
seen my children in over 20 weeks. My ex states that they do not
wish to see me but my family and I think it is another way of him
controlling my life. I was in a very controlling marriage and
totally lost who I was. I love my children and I don't want to die
but I am currently working my ass off to pay child support and am
relying on my boyfriend to help with all the bills (I live with him
in his home). I stopped taking my medications a few months ago and I
have moments like this past weekend that I just wanted all the pain
to go away and all the worry of how will I survive on my own.....I
wanted to die. I have tried committing suicide several times by
taking pills but each time was unsuccessful. This time I truly
thought about driving away and really hurting myself. I am a good
hearted person who just wants to be loved and live life but with
this depression and my ups and downs and lies.....my life has not
been such. I just don't know what to do anymore. I want to see my
children and I want them to be proud of me again......they are not
right now. My EX said I was an embarrassement to everyone...my
friends, my family, my children. I need advice and I need help
again.
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| Message 73 posted
by dru on 8/20/2002 11:43:15 AM |
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To BipolarFemale: You're absolutely right -- you need some help
with all this. The depression you're feeling is a result of you
going off your medication, and it can be helped if you resume your
medication. Ending your life is not a way for you to accomplish your
goal of seeing your children again and having them be proud of you.
Please go see your doctor and have him or her prescribe medication
as soon as possible. The National Alliance for the Mentally Ill has
a help line at 1 (800) 950-6264, which offers information and
support for people with bipolar disorder and other disorders. NAMI
is also at www.nami.org on the Web. You can also look in the blue
pages of your phone book to find the phone numbers of local help
lines.
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| Message 74 posted
by Bullman on 8/30/2002 10:42:32 PM |
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To LILCHRS77: Thanks for the advice, I will try to understand
her and see things from her side. You were wright, before I got to
read your response I tried to hard to get her back and it back
fired, she pulled even farther away. I have had a few counseling
sessions in the past few weeks and It really helps to have someone
to talk to.We now talk and laugh together again,She has even told me
that she loves me a few times and that she is thinking about coming
back. She still needs time to make sure that things will not go back
to the way it was. But it's a start. Thank you very much for taking
the time to respond to me. I know that I will become a better father
and husband from all of this. Again thanks for the advice. A man
should be proud to have a person like you by his side in life.
Please hang in there for him. (and you too).
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| Message 75 posted
by lilchrs77 on 9/5/2002 11:44:40 AM |
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TO BULLMAN: I'm glad things are going better. We all need a
little sunshine these days. Right now we are looking for a doctor
for him. It's tuff. He hates his med's and I think is headed for
another down spiral. I have my worries but love does win. I just
hope I don't have to go as far as to leave him to show him what he
can loose. Keep going to you appointments. If she loves you, this is
hurting her too and she needs you to get better too! GOOD LUCK.
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| Message 76 posted
by yorkielover on 9/7/2002 4:17:10 PM |
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I was diagnosed with depression in 1999 after a miscarriage,
however, after extensive therapy and testing, they soon determined
that I had been clinically depressed for years. Since this, I have
gotten divorced and remarried to a wonderful man. My problem is, the
depression just keeps intensifying and now I am experiencing
feelings of "rage" over stupid things. My depression medicine
doesn't seem to "take the edge off" anymore, at least not like it
used to. My doctor had me discontinue my medication for 1 month
thinking that maybe I had just developed a tolerance to it. This was
3 months ago and I am still not feeling "right." My anti anxiety
medication helps, but it makes me so tired that I pass out, and I am
a manager of a bank, I can't afford to be any more tired than I
always am. I just have no patience anymore, I never want to do
anything outside of the house. I will invite my best friend from out
of town to visit, but then I get so tired that I don't want to do
anything, and it ruins everyones fun. WHAT IS WRONG WITH ME???!!! I
am sooo tired of feeling this way. I cry over nothing, and then one
day I will wake up and be fine, and I will go out and buy a new car,
or new wardrobe. Then the excitement I had felt from that wears
off,and I feel like I need to buy something else to lift to spirits.
Can you help me?? Sincerely, yorkielover
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| Message 77 posted
by super1 on 9/8/2002 7:47:18 PM |
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I am wondering which way to head. My only child is handicapped.
She contracted a virus at the age of 10 months and we have tried
several different things to assist her. She has had one medical
issue after another over the past four years were she is staying in
a hospital. My husband and myself are both trying to work to pay for
the medical bills and all special equipment suggested by her
doctors. We all know that insurance only pays for what they want to
pay for and there is little assistance from organization since her
virus is not a "popular" one. It is getting really financialy
difficult to make ends meet. We are also having problems with after
school assistance, working an 8 hour day each day, completing all
therapy suggested and still trying to enjoy life. Do you have any
advice?
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| Message 78 posted
by lilchrs77 on 9/19/2002 11:29:57 AM |
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TO SUPER1 - my only advise is to make her illness popular!
Create websites, call hospitals, call local newspapers, news
channels. Anything could help. Once others know about her problem -
you may find you are not alone and it could be more popular then you
know. Don't start big - just try your city newsletter and see if
they would post her story. It may seem like you are shameless to
some but if you don't try how will you know. If you are will to do
what it takes, all you have to do is step back for a moment and
think. Good idea's will come. For now, don't forget time for you.
Ask Mom/Dad/Grandma anyone to keep and eye out and have a nice
dinner! Even if you can't "afford" it. My husband and I go to a
hotel for one night. Usually within 5 miles of the house. It feels
like a mini-vacation! Give a try, don't give up.
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| Message 79 posted
by newkid on 9/27/2002 2:32:56 AM |
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I am 34 years old, newly divorced, newly relocated to another
state with no family around, and 2 little ones. I feel depressed
alot and was treated with meds before for depression. I was looking
for someone to possibly email with to help my transition, support,
and to be a support for you as well. choilap67@yahoo.com thank you,
Lisa
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